Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2008

Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2020 (based on 5 user opinions) Community Tasting Notes (average 90.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 78 notes) - Tasted by Pluecht on 10/7/2012 & rated 90 points: Medium body, dark blackberry, vanilla, new oak, smooth tannins, I believe it will continue to age gracefully for then next few years. (664 views) Tasted by edarrincox on 10/7/2012 & rated 92 points: Great Cab. Dark fruit, smooth tannins, nice finish. (688 views) Tasted by yofog on 9/13/2012 & rated 88 points: A bit baked on the nose, hot on the palate. I don't think it was mishandled, just not an impressive wine at that price. (1239 views) Tasted by JustOneMore on 9/7/2012 & rated 91 points: Drinks well now. Plenty of dark fruit and lighter tannins. Some vanilla or oak may be present, but not a whole lot. Also not terribly complex, but very good. I don't know how well this will age. The tannins and alcohol are in balance, but not blockbusters, and in several years may be too muted and rate a lower score. I'd make this my go-to bottle only for the next few years. (1239 views) Tasted by Yack Man on 8/15/2012 & rated 90 points: I like this Cab. My thoughts have not changed on this wine. Patience will be rewarded, but drinking very nicely right now. (2076 views) Tasted by Yack Man on 6/24/2012 & rated 90 points: Winner! Give it time to evolve in your cellar, or decant and enjoy it now. I see another 1-2 points with a little time on the side. I have never tried the Reserve, but now I am curious and will have to try it. I would expect a bigger, full bodied, more concentrated, intense wine. (2944 views) Tasted by Anonymous on 6/20/2012 & rated 93 points: Smooth yet powerful cab with a balanced expression of fruit, oak and tannins. This is good now, but will probably benefit from some more cellaring also. (3007 views) Tasted by Yack Man on 6/15/2012 & rated 90 points: This is very nice vintage. It is polished, good structure with a youthful richness that needs to develop, BUT if decanted is very enjoyable right now. I can hardly wait to experience how this vintage will evolve. Clearly young but loaded with big potential 90++ (2998 views) Tasted by jriggleman on 6/3/2012 & rated 93 points: silky tannins with a nice ripe dark berry aroma, awesome Cab for the price!

Good hearty Napa Cab...not too much tannin, not too acidic

One of my favorite cabs. It does need to breathe a good bit now. 2006 is a bit better at the moment but I feel confident the 2007 bottles I have tucked away will mature nicely over the next few years. The previous taste descriptions are accurate.

Soft cab with good mouthfeel. Smooth and supple with good tannins. Black cherry, smoke and spice. Short finish.

This is a really nice bottle. Medium body and lots of bright red fruits and blackberry. Well rounded tannins and smooth mouth feel. This is a crowd pleaser.

medium bodied. nice finish

Very smooth and easy on the palate. If done on a blind taste, you will easily confuse for a much expensive wine.